Fathering: What It Means To Be A Dad
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Being a father is a lifetime commitment that requires a lot of love, time, and energy. An interview with fathering expert Steve Onell is paired with interviews of young fathers to explain the impact and importance of a father in a child's life. Offers sound advice to new dads.
Media Details
Runtime: 21 minutes 41 seconds
- Topic: Home and Family
- Subtopic: Family Life, Parent and Child, Parenting
- Grade/Interest Level: 9 - 12
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- Release Year: 2009
- Producer/Distributor: Learning ZoneXpress
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